POLLO TROPICAL 31
West Sunrise Boulevard
Sunrise, Florida, 33323
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 3 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/24/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above cut tomatoes in cold holding unit across from frying station. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wrap station chimichuri (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 10mins. Item placed in ice to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in meat hot holding unit across from chicken grill steak (119F - Hot Holding). Per operator, item has been out of temperature for approximately 30mins.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table soiled with food debris. PIC cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/24/2025 revealed 4 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 10/21/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of plastic plates stored on floor at online station. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from fan pipe on to floor in walk-in cooler.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bean (123-150F - Hot Holding, second temperature 143F); chopped chicken (112-123F - Hot Holding). Items have been out of temperature for approximately 15 mins. PIC stirred beans and voluntarily discarded chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/21/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/20/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
1
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile in disrepair in walk-in freezer.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked peppers (131F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 15 mins. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
- 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee cooking chicken unable to state the minimum cooking temperature.
- 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed white cheese (52F - Cooling since 10:00 second temperature 52-49F). Cheese was being cooled in ice bath with resulted in pan floating to the top and as a result limiting the cooling process. Operator place cheese in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/20/2024 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 1 basic).